Somalia’s Mask Slips: A Terrorist Sympathizer’s War on Somaliland’s Destiny
The tension surrounding Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi is thickening as the UAE grows more vocal in its discontent. Fiqi, already infamous for his involvement in the 2024 assassination of UAE military personnel, has crossed a dangerous line. His latest verbal attack on the UAE over the presence of Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Irro at the World Governments Summit in Dubai is no more than a desperate act. But there’s something lurking beneath this diplomatic bluster—something Fiqi may come to regret.
Fiqi’s history with the UAE is stained with blood. As Somalia’s Interior Minister, he was allegedly linked to the brutal killing of Emirati officers, men who were sent to aid Somalia in its fight for stability. The UAE hasn’t forgotten this betrayal. Yet, Fiqi’s nerve to lash out at the Emirates, in the face of their overwhelming aid and investment in Somalia, speaks volumes about his audacity, or perhaps, his ignorance of the UAE’s reach and resolve. The ghosts of those slain officers are not easily forgotten.
For Somalilanders and their allies, Fiqi’s behavior represents more than just a political snub—it’s a reminder of Somalia’s disregard for justice. His role in enabling Al-Shabaab sympathizers within his cabinet has turned Somalia into a breeding ground for terrorism. And now, the UAE finds itself with a critical choice: will they continue to allow Fiqi’s arrogance to go unpunished, or will they take decisive action?
For Somaliland, this isn’t just a matter of diplomacy—it’s about survival. While Mogadishu’s government falters, Somaliland thrives, and the UAE has become its trusted partner. Fiqi’s attacks on Somaliland only further reveal his desperation and irrelevance in the face of real progress. The UAE’s next move could be seismic. Will they target Fiqi and hold him accountable for his bloody legacy? Somaliland may be the key to tipping the scales of justice in this increasingly volatile region.
